Q.1
Which of the following is an example of rapid evolution caused by mutation?
  • Dinosaurs
  • Dogs
  • Antibiotic resistant bacteria in hospitals
  • Humans
Q.2
Before the Industrial Revolution most peppered moths were pale, but there was a mutant form which had dark colouration - the black peppered moth. During the Industrial Revolution, in cities the mutant black peppered moth became more numerous. Which of the following statements could explain why?
  • White peppered moths are bigger
  • Dark peppered moths are bigger
  • White peppered moths are easier to see on dirty tree bar
  • Dark peppered moths are easier to see on dirty tree bark
Q.3
Which organisms are most likely to survive long enough to reproduce?
  • Ones which are badly adapted to their environment
  • Ones which are well adapted to their environment
  • The biggest ones
  • The smallest ones
Q.4
What is the timescale needed for evolution according to Darwin's theory?
  • A few years
  • A few hundreds of years
  • Several thousand years
  • Millions of years
Q.5
Which of the following is true?
  • Environmental variation is inherited
  • Variation can not be inherited
  • Genetic variation is inherited
  • Genetic variation is not inherited
Q.6
Which one of the following provides strong evidence for Darwin's theory of evolution?
  • Fossils
  • Living creatures
  • Records made by naturalists in the 19th Century
  • Books
Q.7
Why is the evolutionary record of the horse so well documented?
  • They started small and evolved to become larger
  • There is a very good fossil record
  • It is a popular animal
  • Only one scientist has ever worked on it
Q.8
Darwin's theory was not widely accepted when he published it inWhich one of the following is a reason why scientists at the time rejected it?
  • It conflicted with religious views
  • Darwin had little evidence
  • Other scientists were jealous of Darwin
  • No-one knew how variation and inheritance worked
Q.9
Why did Lamarck's theory of evolution fall out of favor?
  • It can't explain why simple organisms continue to exist
  • It is based on genetic variation
  • It is older than Darwin's and therefore out of date
  • Scientists forgot about it
Q.10
According to Darwin, new species evolve by which process?
  • Unnatural selection
  • Artificial selection
  • Premium selection
  • Natural selection
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